The troubles which have come upon us always seem more serious than those which are only threatening.
LIVYIn grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
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Woe to the conquered.
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We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.
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He will have true glory who despises it.
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I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.
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Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
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A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
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Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
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Adversity reminds men of religion.
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Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
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This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
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Wit is the flower of the imagination.
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Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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Persevere in virtue and diligence.
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We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
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Prosperity engenders sloth.
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